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I use a rotary hole punch, which your local hardware store almost certainly has for 10 or 20 bucks. But it lacks the panache of a dedicated, vintage tool.
https://tandyleather.com/products/ec...-leather-punch |
Thank you for all the links on the variety of punches that are out there!
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Originally Posted by AlZilla
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I use a rotary hole punch, which your local hardware store almost certainly has for 10 or 20 bucks. But it lacks the panache of a dedicated, vintage tool.
https://tandyleather.com/products/ec...-leather-punch |
Originally Posted by Heresolong
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That does look like a nice one. I bought one on Amazon some time ago (search for treadle plier) and it is OK. The hole where the belt goes is a bit big and so you have to be really careful to keep the punch centered as you squeeze down. Much better than a nail however and $40, although not exactly cheap, is still better than a nail and a pair of pliers.
Cheaper by far than an ER visit. Mine came with a pre 1900 machine. |
Originally Posted by leonf
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Cheaper by far than an ER visit. Mine came with a pre 1900 machine.
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Another illness... I collect these too... Most need new blades and or puncher points, but the most annoying thing in the punch is too big. So for practicality, I live them to close the staple, but not so much to the hole.
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